instate

verb

in·​state in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
instated; instating; instates
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transitive verb

1
: to set or establish in a rank or office : install
2
obsolete
a
: invest, endow
b
: bestow, confer

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the new secretary of the treasury was instated on Monday
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But the suspension only lasted a matter of days, amid much criticism and calls for Kimmel to be re-instated. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Apr. 2026 Though temporary, Winn says the service will act as a pilot for potentially instating it permanently. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026 The governor also proposed instating stricter asset limits for Medi-Cal applicants — increasing the amount that assets will be included in income calculation to determine eligibility for the subsidized healthcare. — Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, and considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles, and de-mining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days. — Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for instate

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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instate

verb
in·​state in-ˈstāt How to pronounce instate (audio)
instated; instating
: to install in a rank or office
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